Flash Flood Warning for portions of Cullman, Morgan and Lawrence Counties until 7pm CDT. Rainfall rates of 2-4 inches in one hour!

Big concern about these storms rolling in from south to north across parts of north central/northwestern Alabama. The expected rainfall
rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 HOUR.  This warning includes parts of I-65, Decatur and Cullman.  Please be weather aware as you are heading out this Friday evening.  Flash flooding could occur quickly.  Don’t not try to drive through any flooded roadways.

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
349 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2024

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Cullman County in north central Alabama…
Western Morgan County in north central Alabama…
Eastern Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 349 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across Eastern Lawrence, Western Morgan, and Western
Cullman Counties in North Central Alabama. The expected rainfall
rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1
to 3 inches are possible through 7 PM CDT. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially in urban
locations.

HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE…Radar.

IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Decatur, Cullman, Hartselle, Moulton, Priceville, Good Hope,
Trinity, Falkville, Courtland, Dodge City, Baldwin, Vinemont,
North Courtland, West Point, Hillsboro, Colony, Massey,
Battleground, Neel and Jones Chapel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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